Relebohile Mofokeng flew from the USA directly to Belgium while Bafana returned home. The deal was agreed before the World Cup began. He signed a four-year contract with Union Saint-Gilloise, who compete in UEFA Champions League qualifying.
Andrew Giuliani told CBS News that Omar Artan was "talking to some very bad people" and called his deportation justified. There is classified information he cannot discuss. Africa's best referee has not been charged with anything.
Morocco face France on July 9. Egypt face Argentina on Tuesday. Two African nations in the World Cup quarter-final picture. Here is what each match means and what is at stake for the continent.
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 with Ounahi scoring twice and Diaz setting an African record with his fourth World Cup assist. Saibari was injured in the first half. Morocco face France on July 9 in Boston. Here is the full match report.
Cape Verde took Argentina to extra time at the Hard Rock Stadium. Sidny Lopes Cabral's stunning curler made it 2-2 in the 103rd minute. A Romero corner header via Diny Borges ended the fairytale 3-2. Here is the full story.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16. Ashour scored, Mohamed Hany scored a second own goal of the tournament, and Salah converted a Panenka in the shootout. Egypt face Argentina or Cape Verde on Tuesday.
Algeria lost 2-0 to Switzerland in Vancouver and are out of the World Cup. They have not beaten a European side at the tournament since 1982. The possession system that was supposed to change that never found its footing against elite opposition
Egypt face Australia, Cape Verde face Argentina and Ghana face Colombia all today. Three African nations, three knockout matches, three very different stories. Here is what each side needs and what stands in the way.
Ismael Saibari scored in every Morocco World Cup group match and converted the winning penalty against the Netherlands. Bayern Munich signed him for 55 million euros while the tournament is still running. Here is why the number 34 matters too.
DR Congo led England 1-0 for 68 minutes through Cipenga's brilliant 7th-minute opener before Kane's double saved Tuchel. Tonight Algeria face Switzerland in Vancouver needing a win to reach the last 16.
Senegal led Belgium 2-0 and were heading to the last 16. Lukaku scored in the 86th. Tielemans equalised in the 89th. A VAR penalty in the 125th minute broke Koulibaly's last World Cup. Here is how it happened
Senegal face Belgium in Seattle today needing a win to reach the World Cup last 16. Koulibaly's final tournament. Lukaku off the bench. Jackson, Sarr and Mane must convert what they create. Here is everything before kickoff.
Ivory Coast equalised through Amad Diallo but Haaland's 86th-minute winner ended their historic debut knockout run. Nyland saved Diallo's last-gasp free-kick. Here is how it unfolded in Dallas.
Ivory Coast face Norway and Erling Haaland today in the round of 32. The Elephants have never reached the World Cup knockout stage before this tournament. Here is what stands between them and the last 16.
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time. Bounou saved Summerville's spot kick. Saibari scored the winner. Morocco face Canada in the last 16. Here is the full story.
South Africa are out. Five African nations remain in the World Cup. Morocco face the Netherlands. Cape Verde face Argentina. Here is the complete, updated picture of Africa's knockout stage as the Round of 32 unfolds.
